Juan Diaz
“Pegajoso”
Record 16-1-1PeruEntram Gym
Next fight
vs. Alateng Heili — UFC 334, November 14, 2026
The style
Submission-Minded Debutant
Perfect UFC start · Submission threat · Second UFC walk
GrapplingStriking
Juan 'Pegajoso' Diaz is a 28-year-old Peruvian bantamweight out of Entram Gym, 16-1-1 as a pro and a perfect 1-0 in the UFC. He submitted Malcolm Wellmaker by rear-naked choke in his promotional debut in May 2026, and he now steps in against short-notice replacement Alateng Heili after original opponent Adrian Yanez withdrew from the bout.
Tale of the tape
| Record | 16-1-1 |
| Age | 28 |
| Height | 5'8" |
| Reach | 69" |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Country | Peru |
| Team | Entram Gym |
The numbers
Career UFC averages.
| Sig. strikes landed / min | — |
| Striking accuracy | — |
| Sig. strikes absorbed / min | — |
| Striking defense | — |
| Takedowns / 15 min | — |
| Takedown accuracy | — |
| Takedown defense | — |
| Submission attempts / 15 min | — |
How they win
5 KO/TKO3 SUB8 DEC
How they lose
0 KO/TKO0 SUB1 DEC